Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival is an international event which brings out the best in horse racing, fashion and entertainment. There are 50 days of world class horse racing and Melbourne comes to life during this time. There are various events from the 30th of September until the 18th of November. The main race days are the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate, the 4 day Melbourne Cup Carnival, Oaks Day and Emirates Stakes Day.
If you are coming to Melbourne for any of these exciting events, make sure you book your accommodation in advance as it is a very busy time in Melbourne. Don’t forget to take a few extra days to do sightseeing and shopping while you are in Melbourne!